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Avila strikes as Osasuna sink Almeria to maintain exceptional La Liga run

ALMERIA: Osasuna maintained their outstanding La Liga 2022-23 campaign with a 1-0 victory over the home side, Almeria, as matchday five of the Spanish league came to an end.

In a clash between the seventh-ranked Osasuna and 14th-ranked Almeria, the visiting side made the difference evident by securing a resounding 1-0 victory.

Chimy Avila gave Osasuna an early 1-0 lead in the 28th minute with a one-timer from close to the penalty spot. The lead held up until the final whistle.

Following the victory, Osasuna occupied the fifth spot in the La Liga standings with the same number of victories as Barcelona and Real Betis. Only defending champion Real Madrid has five wins out of five matches.

Almeria, on the other hand, which suffered a second straight and a third overall setback remained in the 14th position with only one victory in five matches.

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